A five-time convicted thief bought candy and chips at a store in Thibodaux, but she also swiped crayons and ink pens before leaving the business, leading to her arrest, police said.

Janell Davis, 36, was arrested Tuesday on charges of felony theft of goods and failing to appear for trial on two counts of theft of goods charges.

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According to a news release from the Thibodaux Police Department, Davis stole crayons and ink pens from a business in the 500 block of St. Mary Street. She purchased candy and chips.

"Once confronted by a store employee, Janell Davis left the store," police said. "The employee followed Janell Davis into the parking lot demanding she return the stolen items, which she did once she realized police were being contacted."

Police said Davis began apologizing and asked if she could leave because she gave the items back. However, police learned that she had been convicted five times on theft charges in the past 10 years, which made the crayon and pen theft a felony.

Davis also had an active warrant for not showing up to trial for theft charges. She was arrested and is being held at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on a $15,000 bond.